Ships – Steering mechanism – Remote control steering excluding manual operation
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-15
2005-03-15
Basinger, Sherman (Department: 3617)
Ships
Steering mechanism
Remote control steering excluding manual operation
C114S14400A, C114S151000, C440S006000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06865997
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for aiding in steering and maneuvering a boat that includes a thruster that applies a force transverse to the longitudinal axis of the boat. The operation of the thruster is under control of a remote radio frequency transmitter which permits an operator of the boat to operate the thrusters without being on the bridge of the boat. A switching circuit that includes relays and solenoids associated with a solenoid valve operates with the remote frequency transmitter and receiver to energize a thruster on the boat.
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“Bow Thrusters” 2 pages.
Basinger Sherman
Dority & Manning P.A.
Stephens James Michael
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